Thursday, March 1, 2012

Mărţişor - 1st of March / Romanian Traditions/ Village Museum

Romanians celebrate the start of spring on the 1st of March, which, in Romanian, comes from the name of the god Mars, the agricultural guardian, who represented the rebirth of nature.It is said that the 'mărţişor' brings luck and happiness.They’re made out of a red and white string, the red – stands for the winter, the white – for spring. Talismans are added to the cord, like four leaf clovers, horse shoes, chimney sweepers or hearts.

Tradition says that the ''mărţişor' string was threaded by Baba Dochia while she was taking the sheep to the mountains. Just like the thread of life, Dochia threads the string of the newly born year with the start of spring.RADIO ROMANIA

It really does look like the beginning of spring in Romania, Daliana, with snow still deep, but showing signs of melting.

I like the legend of the "martisor" string, and the traditions and customs which accompany it. I also appreciate your photographs of these treasures from the museum. They are exquisite in their detail of these beautiful and colorful objects.

Precious article the one that you show us across these retailers, colourists and visual photographies. Thank you for this tradíción approaching and for your interesting and useful information. Cordial regards. Ramon